Cape Atlantic Caregiver's Coalition

03/26/2025

Atlantic Center For Independent Living is one of our coalitions member agencies. https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/southern-ocean/local-man-proves-disability-is-no-barrier-to-success-oc/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJQxExleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUcass5WQar4__GGIEilJjGgigVInD60f9zEp7R5kBb-oW9HU0wieA22QA_aem_A7oLhfsXXVveNdj8cTqtzQ

  TUCKERTON – At 35 years old, Donald Campbell has earned a law degree, directs a nonprofit, and advocates for people with disabilities. Yet, he lacks the ability to take a pen to paper to jot down his thoughts. At most, he can sign his name because he can barely use a writing utensil.   […]

03/12/2025

More than 39 million older adults are either living in poverty or are on the brink of falling into poverty, and the cost of basic necessities is fast outpacing the earnings of many seniors who live on low or fixed incomes. Millions of older adults need help now — and the need increases as our nation’s population ages.

SNAP Enrollment Assistance
Medicare Savings Programs
Financial Wellbeing for Family Caregivers
Earned Income Tax Credit
Student Loan Support

Older adults face multiple challenges, including food insecurity, caregiving responsibilities, growing debt, health issues and social isolation. Systemic racism and discrimination based on age, gender, ability and other factors can also limit access to social services or to living-wage jobs that come with benefits. Lack of clear, reliable information means many eligible older adults aren’t enrolled in benefits programs that can help.

03/11/2025

https://youtu.be/-2yF-KybnDc?si=VQShkFdtm5iC7a8s

Caring for an aging loved one is rewarding but can lead to caregiver burnout. This video explains the signs—exhaustion, anxiety, sleep issues, and weight cha...

03/10/2025

Anger is a common symptom in those with Alzheimer's and dementia, often triggered by physical discomfort, emotional distress, or overstimulation. Understandi...

02/25/2025

Intensive Family Support Services helps families struggling with mental health and/or substance use disorder.

01/18/2025

01/02/2025

Make prioritizing your brain health part of your New Year’s resolutions. Get our 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain: alz.org/healthyhabits.

01/02/2025

To our Caregiver Family… Good advice for the New Year! ♥️😇♥️

12/24/2024

Sending love .....

12/12/2024

If you are feeling overwhelmed as a family caregiver, join Us the Friday Morning Dec. 13th at 11am at Cape May County Library in Cape May Courthouse. Because Caregivers need care too.

12/11/2024

Join us and learn the skills needed to be a successful advocate. This week we are covering "Negotiation and De-escalation: Deal or No Deal."

This session is one of 24 workshops, designed to increase knowledge and build civic literacy skills. You can start anytime over the next six months, to being to learn techniques that will enhance your ability to successfully participate in a democratic process in their communities.

Negotiation and De-escalation: Deal or No Deal
Wednesday, December 11th at 3:00pm
Thursday, December 12th at 5:00pm

To receive the link for these workshops be sure to register at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8VXP2K8

Below is the flyer with the scheduled workshops for Module 1 - Skill Building & Self Improvement.

Closed Captioning will be available during this meeting. For any other meeting accommodations contact Ana Then at: [email protected] two weeks prior to each workshop.

“This initiative was funded (or funded in part) by an Inclusive Healthy Communities Grant from the Division of Disability Services, New Jersey Department of Human Services.”